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Malaysia spinning its wheels in Transparency International’s latest corruption perceptions index
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 – Malaysia’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score remained at 50 points in 2024, unchanged from the previous year, according to Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M). The country also retained its 57th position among 180 nations surveyed, despite ambitions
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Anwar and Erdoğan review Malaysia-Türkiye ties in high-level meeting
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a four-eyed meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Perdana Putra Complex here today. Erdoğan is on a two-day official visit, starting yesterday, at the invitation of
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Erdoğan presents Anwar with cutting-edge Togg EV
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a Togg electric vehicle (EV) as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Erdoğan presented a white Togg T10X to Anwar as a symbol of their friendship.
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JB police arrest man over cleaver attack
JOHOR BARU, Feb 11 — Police have arrested a man for injuring another using a meat cleaver at Jalan Wong Ah Fook here earlier today. It is understood the man attacked his victim in full view of the public following
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Penang cops say security, traffic under control
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 11 — The security and traffic management for the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang is under control, according to Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad. He said 1,500 police officers are stationed at various locations throughout the three-day
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Asean backs lasting Gaza ceasefire as Malaysia pledges full support for reconstruction efforts
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 — Asean has taken a firm position in supporting a long-lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with Malaysia pledging to give its utmost support to the territory’s reconstruction efforts, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
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Former Perak immigration director appointed Perak Royal Household Comptroller
IPOH, Feb 11 — Former Perak Immigration Department director Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik has been appointed the Perak Royal Household Comptroller, effective yesterday. The announcement was posted on Pejabat Duli Yang Maha Mulia (DYMM) Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul
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Mother remanded six days from today over supermarket incident in Perlis
KANGAR, Feb 11 — A canteen worker has been remanded for six days starting today to assist investigations after allegedly hitting her four-year-old daughter, causing injuries when the child fell and hit the corner of a bench in front of
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Foul stench leads to discovery of elderly woman’s body in Kuching
KUCHING, Feb 11 — A body of an elderly woman was found inside a house in RPR Taman Malihah, Jalan Belatok here this morning. In confirming the discovery, Padawan district police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the
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Negeri Sembilan MB calls for fair bazaar rental rates
PORT DICKSON, Feb 11 — Organisers of Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars in Negeri Sembilan have been reminded not to burden traders with exorbitant rental fees. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said overcharging would place a financial strain on traders
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